Boka Reveals Details on Its New River North Restaurant
Briefly

Boka Restaurant Group has announced the opening of Gingie, a new restaurant replacing GT Prime in River North, set to debut this summer. The restaurant will feature chef-partner Brian Lockwood, whose impressive culinary resume includes renowned restaurants like The French Laundry and Eleven Madison Park. Gingie aims to serve an accessible menu divided into sharables, specialties, and pastas, with standout dishes like baked gnocchi and a uniquely prepared scored eggplant. The restaurant seeks to reflect Lockwood's culinary personality, similar to Boka’s past successes.
Gingie will blend European techniques with Japanese-inspired flavors, aiming to create an accessible menu under the guidance of chef-partner Brian Lockwood.
Chef Brian Lockwood’s impressive background includes time at acclaimed establishments like the French Laundry and Eleven Madison Park.
The menu will feature sharables, specialties, and pastas, including unique dishes like baked gnocchi with Wisconsin cheddar and a scored eggplant filled with roasted garlic.
Boka Restaurant Group’s announcement highlights Lockwood's culinary personality and draws comparisons to previous successful restaurants like Girl & the Goat.
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